Lifestyle multimedia security system

摘要

A method is disclosed for remote monitoring of a premises, comprising the steps of operatively coupling a geographically remote client to a security system server which is capable of authenticating a user of the remote client, operatively coupling the remote client to a security gateway which is capable of managing the monitoring of the premises, activating a signal at the premises for notifying an occupant at the premises that remote monitoring is occurring, and transferring information between the security gateway and the remote client. The transfer of information between the security gateway and the remote client is controlled by the user of the remote client. The security gateway may be operably coupled to at least one camera at the premises and to at least one audio station at the premises.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
receiving, by a premises management system, a request for remote access to the premises management system, wherein the request comprises first access information; comparing, by the premises management system, the first access information to second access information, wherein the second access information is received from a source that is distinct from a source of the request for remote access; granting remote access to the premises management system responsive to determining the first access information matches the second access information; and denying remote access to the premises management system responsive to determining the first access information does not match the second access information.